Accountant, Accounts Payable NA

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About the opportunity

Join QIAGEN as an Accountant – Accounts Payable, supporting critical finance operations for North America. In this role, you ensure accurate, timely, and compliant processing of invoices and payments while contributing to departmental and corporate objectives. You work closely with internal stakeholders and external vendors, using automated workflows and SAP to deliver high‑quality AP services.

Employment Type: 6-month contract, with possibility of renewal or regular employment based on business needs and performance.

Your tasks include

• Prioritize your daily workload to consistently meet departmental and corporate goals.
• Understand QIAGEN’s business objectives and how Accounts Payable directly supports them.
• You use the workflow solution efficiently, matching goods received via the PO system and securing approvals according to the approval matrix.
• You perform accurate invoice matching in SAP, reconciling purchase orders, receiving documents, and invoice totals.
• You investigate and resolve price or quantity variances between purchase orders and invoices.
• You respond to vendor inquiries, process payments within agreed schedules, and contribute to special projects assigned by your line manager.

Your profile

• You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy (preferred), Finance, Economics, or an equivalent qualification.
• You bring ideally 2 years of experience in Accounts Payable or a comparable finance role.
• You have solid knowledge of basic accounting principles and automated finance processes.
• You are familiar with OCR solutions and ideally have hands‑on experience with SAP.
• You demonstrate strong analytical skills and a high level of attention to detail.
• You communicate confidently in English, both written and spoken.
• You are willing to work on the night shift and thrive in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.

What we offer

Bonus/Commission

Local benefits

Referral Program

Volunteer Day

Internal Academy (QIALearn)

Employee Assistance Program

Hybrid work (conditional to your role)

Our people are the heartbeat of everything we do. Passion drives us as we push boundaries to innovate and evolve. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We cultivate a collaborative, supportive environment where each individual and team can flourish. We champion accountability and encourage entrepreneurial thinking.

QIAGEN is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or disability.